AHRCResearch Networking GrantsThe Research Networking Scheme is intended to support forums for the discussion and exchange of ideas on a specified thematic area, issue or problem. The intention is to facilitate interactions between researchers and stakeholders through, for example, a short-term series of workshops, seminars, networking activities or other events. The aim of these activities is to stimulate new debate across boundaries, for example, disciplinary, conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and/or international. Proposals should explore new areas, be multi-institutional and can include creative or innovative approaches or entrepreneurship. Proposals must justify the approach taken and clearly explain the novelty or added value for bringing the network participants together. No Deadline.

Research grants – standard routeArts and Humanities Research CouncilThese support research projects by enabling individual researchers to collaborate with, and bring benefits to, other individuals and organisations through the conduct of research related to the arts and humanities. Standard route grants are worth between £50,000 and £1 million for up to five years. No deadline.

CRASSH Conference FundingCRASSH supports an annual programme of conferences and workshops which may or may not be related to the Centre's theme and initiatives. Funding of up to £2,500, plus administrative support is available to college and university faculty and graduate students of the University of Cambridge only. There is one deadline annually, during lent term, for all conferences that will take place in the following academic year (September - July). Applications for 2016–17 are now open. The deadline for applications is midnight on the 29th January 2016.

Research partnership grantsThe Nexus NetworkThe network aims to foster collaborations between researchers from different scientific disciplines and between researchers and stakeholders in business, policy and civil society, in order to improve understanding of the nexus of food, energy, water and the wider environment. The total budget is worth up to £300,000 with a maximum of £150,000 per grant for projects of up to 12 months. Grants must start by 1 July 2016. Closing date: 31 Jan 16

Primate research grantsPrimate ConservationThese provide support for original research that can be used to formulate and to implement conservation plans for the species studied. Funding of approximately US$2,500 is provided on average, with a maximum grant of US$5,000. Closing date: 01 Feb 16

Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Agriculture and HealthPostdoctoral Fellowships on Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition, Round 2The Leverhulme Center for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health supports the research partnership, "Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions" (IMMANA). IMMANA intends to accelerate the scientific evidence needed to guide changes in global agriculture to feed the world’s population. Most of the fellowships will focus on fieldwork in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, developing and applying new measurement techniques adapted to the analysis of specific interventions. Eligible applicants will have completed a doctorate in any field related to agriculture, nutrition, and health within three years of the proposed start date. IMMANA strongly encourages applications from female candidates who are citizens of low- and middle-income countries. The deadline for concept notes is 01 February 2016.

Mullard awardRoyal SocietyThis recognises an individual who has an outstanding academic record in any area of natural science, engineering or technology and whose work is currently making, or has the prospect to make, a contribution to national prosperity in the UK. The award includes a prize of £2,000 and a travel grant of £1,500.Closing date: 01 Feb 16

Flexible interchange programmeBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilThis supports the movement of people between different environments to further the exchange of knowledge, technology and skills in the field of bioscience research and the council’s strategic priorities. Approximately 20 awards are available each year. Projects costing up to £150,000 each will be funded at a rate of 80 per cent full economic cost over a maximum period of two years. Closing date: 03 Feb 16Note:Interested applicants are advised to contact iain.thomas@enterprise.cam.ac.uk before applying

Leverhulme Research Leadership AwardsThese awards are designed to: “support talented scholars who have successfully launched a university career but who need to build a research team of sufficient scale to tackle a distinctive research problem. This creates an opportunity for the development and demonstration of research leadership; that is, for the direction of a modest team or group, whose research may significantly change the established landscape in a particular field of inquiry”. Applicants must have held a university post for at least two years but will not yet have developed their academic career such that the trajectory of their research contribution has become firmly established. The University can only submit one application, so this will be handled according to the restricted call process.Funding available: £800,000-£1 million over 4-5 years – The Trust only funds direct costs and there is no provision for replacement teaching or overhead expenditures. At least 75% of the resources requested must be used to provide funding for research staff (research assistants; postgraduate students). Up to 25% of the research budget can be used for associated costs (for e.g. technical, computing, clerical staff costs; travel and subsistence costs directly related to the research activity; consumables).Please note the research the Trust does not fund – this includes studies of disease, illness and disabilities in humans and animals; research to inform clinical practice or the development of medical applications; policy focused work and work with an immediate commercial application. Interested applicants should return to researchstrategy@admin.cam.ac,uk by 5 February 2016

Worldwide small grantsPeople’s Trust for Endangered SpeciesThese support short-term conservation and research projects aimed at the preservation of endangered species. Grants are awarded for projects of up to two years duration and are worth between £2,000 and £8,000, although most grants will not exceed £5,000. Closing date: 12 Feb 16 (Forecast)

Engagement fellowshipsWellcome TrustThese aim to support and develop upcoming stars in public engagement with science. Fellowships include salary and salary buyout for up to two years, project costs, training, access to office space and facilities, and opportunities to work with Wellcome Trust staff to develop projects. Closing date: 12 Feb 16

Satellites to improve agri-food systemsInnovate UKThis aims to stimulate the development and adoption of new technologies and business models based on the innovative use of satellite technology, in order to improve the productivity of the UK food and farming industries and simultaneously address the environmental impacts of increased land use and intensification. The budget for this call is worth up to £3.75 million and grants are worth up to £1m each. Closing date: 17 Feb 16

Arts awards – large projectsWellcome TrustThese support the creation of new artistic work that critically engages artists and audiences with biomedical science. Awards range between £40,000 and £150,000 for a maximum period of three years. Closing date: 17 Feb 16

Horizon 2020: Societal ChallengesH2020-BB-2016 bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services – supporting the development of a European bioeconomy, single stage – topics 4, 6Proposals may address a range of activities under the food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy societal challenges call on H2020-BB-2016 bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services – supporting the development of a European bioeconomy call. Each proposal is expected to receive up to €2 million, although proposals for other amounts are also considered. The indicative budget for this call is €7 million. Closing date: 17 Feb 16

Horizon 2020: Societal ChallengesH2020-BG-2016 call for blue growth – demonstrating an ocean of opportunities, single stage – topic 1 to 3, 5, 9, 10, 13Proposals may address a range of activities under the food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy societal challenges call for blue growth – demonstrating an ocean of opportunities. Each proposal is expected to receive up to €15 million, although proposals for other amounts are also considered. The indicative budget for this call is €74m. Closing date: 17 Feb 16

CRASSH funding for Graduate and Faculty Research GroupsThe Graduate/Faculty Research Groups programme supports groups of graduate students and faculty members working together with a common interdisciplinary research interest, bringing together early-career researchers, established academics and guest speakers on particular research topics for a year of collaborative work. Groups range in size from reading groups to full-scale symposia. Experimental forms of engagement are encouraged. Since its inception in 2006, the programme has hosted 43 groups. The programme is supported by the Andrew W Mellon Foundation, the Isaac Newton Trust and in the academic year 2014-15 also by The Energy@Cambridge. We are pleased to announce that the annual competition to apply for funding for the 2016-17 academic year is now open. Deadline to submit application: until 12:00 noon on Friday 22 April 2016

Philip Leverhulme PrizesThere will be up to 30 awards this year. Each award is worth £100,000 over two to three years. Please note the costs which the Trust considers to be ineligible for this award. The University is restricted to three nominations per category, so this will be handled according to the restricted calls process.

Eligible candidates should:

· have been awarded their PhD in the last ten years by the closing date of 16th May 2016 (i.e. the award has to have been confirmed by 16 May 2006) though a case can be made for significant career breaks;

· have a permanent post or long-term Fellowship which extends beyond the date of the Leverhulme award.

There are six subject areas which are eligible to apply this year:

· Archaeology

· Chemistry

· Economics

· Engineering

· Geography

· Languages and Literatures

These categories are intentionally broad, and the Trust will consider nominations irrespective of departmental affiliation. Prizes can be used for any purpose which can advance the prize-holder’s research, with the exception of enhancing salary.

Interested applicants should register their interest by emailing researchstrategy@admin.cam.ac.uk by 19th Feb 2016 (17:00) stating your name, department and the summary of your proposal (no more than 1 paragraph). Applicants should also state which of the above subject areas they wish to be considered under.

Small grantsWelsh Ornithological SocietyThese support projects that focus on bird species that are currently declining or threatened in Wales. Grants are worth up to £500 each.Closing date: 28 Feb 16 (Forecast)

Expedition awardAfrican Bird ClubThis award is for larger conservation projects on ornithology in Africa. One award of up to £3,000 is available each year. Closing date: 28 Feb 16

Postgraduate research fundingDouglas Bomford TrustThis aims to advance knowledge, understanding, practice, competence and capability in the application of engineering and physical science to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, amenity and land based and biological activities for the benefit of the environment and mankind. Applications requesting over £1,500 will be considered. Closing date: 01 Mar 16

Environmental Science Impact Programme - Announcement of opportunityAwards totalling £2·5-£5m are available to research organisations over 5 years to boost impact from NERC environmental science. The Environmental Science Impact Programme (ESIP) is dedicated to bringing research organisations together with businesses, policy bodies and other actors contributing to economic development specific to their location to deliver significant regional impact from NERC environmental science. NERC invites research organisations with a strong and substantial portfolio of NERC funded research to apply through ESIP calls for a five year programme of activity with an overall value of between £2·5-£5m.The ESIP will fund a limited number of highly ambitious programmes that will achieve transformative impact from NERC environmental science research by:Bringing considerable NERC investment in excellent research within the participating research organisation(s) together with strengths in businesses, policy bodies and other stakeholders particular to their location(s). Conducting a coherent programme of high impact, focused, co-designed and co-delivered research translation and innovation activities.Leveraging benefits and contributions from other sources of funds relevant to the ambition of the proposal.Creating durable collaborations between the academic and non-academic participants.Transformative impact will be achieved through the translation of NERC science into actions or policies that improve performance, resilience and sustainability, and support growth. The geographical reach of this impact may range from regional to global, and can include societal and economic benefits, but there must be rea Information days: 20 and 21 January, and February - date to be confirmed. Closing date and time for outline proposals: 16:00 on 3 March 2016Further information on this call is in this document: Announcement of opportunity (PDF, 119KB)

Arts awards – small to medium-sized projectsWellcome TrustThese support creative collaborations that stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts, examine the social, cultural and ethical impact of biomedical science, and support formal and informal learning. Awards are worth up to £40,000 each for a maximum period of three years. Closing date: 04 Mar 16

Large grantsNatural Environment Research CouncilThese support adventurous, large-scale and complex research projects tackling big science questions that cannot be addressed through other funding opportunities. Grants are worth between £1.2 million and £3.7m each, for a duration of up to five years. Closing date: 10 Mar 16 (Forecast)

Early-career fellowshipsLeverhulme TrustThese enable early-career researchers to undertake a significant piece of publishable work and to advance to a more permanent academic position. Each fellowship provides up to £24,000 per year to cover 50 per cent of the fellow’s total salary costs and may include research expenses of up to £6,000 per year. Fellowships are tenable for three years full time, but the trust may consider part time requests. Closing date: 10 Mar 16

Research grantsBritish Ecological SocietyThese support innovative ecological research and pump-priming projects, and help early-career ecologists to establish an independent research career. Grants for small projects are worth up to £5,000 each, and early-career ecologists’ grants are worth up to £20,000 each. Closing date: 11 Mar 16 (Forecast)

Knowledge exchange fellowship – aquacultureNatural Environment Research CouncilThis supports links between the academics and businesses within the UK aquaculture community and provide expert input and advice to the UK aquaculture network. Fellowships are worth up to £100,000 per year and will be paid pro-rata at 80 per cent full economic cost. Fellowships are tenable for three years. Closing date: 17 Mar 16

Large grantsNatural Environment Research CouncilThese support adventurous, large-scale and complex research tackling big science questions that cannot be addressed through other funding opportunities from the Natural Environment Research Council. Grants range between £1.2 million and £3.7m at 100 per cent full economic cost, with a duration of up to five years. Closing date: 15 Mar 16

Knowledge exchange fellowship in marine renewable energyNatural Environment Research CouncilThis supports links between the academics and businesses within the UK marine renewable energy community, as well as with relevant regulators and policy makers. Funding up to £40,000 for a maximum period of three years may be requested, and the fellowship will be paid pro-rata at 80 per cent full economic costing in the same way as NERC research fellowships. Closing date: 17 Mar 16

Medical humanities research bursariesWellcome TrustThese support small and medium-scale research projects based on library or archive collections supported by the trust. Bursaries are usually worth between £5,000 and £25,000, depending on the duration of research. Closing date: 01 Apr 16 (Forecast)

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Tusk conservation awardsTusk Trust*** The Tusk Trust has extended the deadline for nominations for its Tusk conservation awards. The deadline has been extended from 6 February to 10 April 2015. All other call details remain unchanged. These recognise inspirational conservation work in Africa, ranging from the protection of endangered species and threatened habitat to the promotion of environmental education and the development of community driven conservation. Winners receive a grant to further their work. *** Closing date: 10 Apr 16 (Forecast)

Research seminars and strategic network competitionEconomic and Social Research CouncilThis supports the hosting of research seminars and strategic networks for groups of academic researchers, postgraduate students and non-academics users from different organisations. A total of 20 seminar series grants, worth up to £30,000 each, are available over two to three years. A total of four strategic network grants, worth up to £100,000 each at 100 per cent economic cost, are available for up to one year. Closing date: 08 Apr 16

Environmental challengeReed ElsevierThis encourages proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to safe water or sanitation where access is presently at risk. Two prizes are available, with first prize worth US$50,000 and second prize worth US$25,000. Funds must be used to launch, sustain or effectuate the proposed project. Closing date: 14 Apr 16 (Forecast)

Transnational call in maritime technologiesERA-Net MARTEC IIThis supports collaborative research projects aiming at developing new knowledge, new technology and products, in order to improve European competitiveness and to address major societal needs. Funding is available for projects lasting a maximum of 36 months. Each country funds his participants and the form of reimbursement can vary from country to country. Closing date: 29 Apr 16 (Forecast)

Academic research grantsChesshire Lehmann FundThese enable community groups, non-profit organisations, researchers and academic institutions to collaborate in order to monitor and evaluate work in relation to fuel poverty. Grants are worth up to £5,000 each. Closing date: 01 May 16 (Forecast)

*** The Royal Society of Edinburgh, in collaboration with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, will shortly be inviting applications for the BBSRC enterprise fellowships. The next deadline will be 4 May 2016, and more information is expected to be released shortly. The following call details are from the previous round, and are subject to change. These fellowships enable an individual to advance the commercialisation of existing research and outcomes or technological developments, whilst also receiving formal training in relevant business skills, with the objective to increase exploitation of ideas with commercial potential from BBSRC-funded research programmes. ***Closing date: 04 May 16

Research grantsBritish Ecological SocietyThese support innovative ecological research and pump-priming projects, and help early-career ecologists to establish an independent research career. Grants for small projects are worth up to £5,000 each, and early-career ecologists’ grants are worth up to £20,000 each. Closing date: 11 Mar 16 (Forecast)

Visiting professorshipsLeverhulme TrustThese enable UK institutions to host eminent researchers from overseas, primarily to enhance the skills of academic staff or students at the host institution. Funding covers maintenance, travel expenses and research costs and supports visits that last between three and 12 months. Travel within the UK, laboratory consumables and essential technical assistance may also be covered. (Arts and Humanities; Agriculture; Food Science; Social Sciences; Physical Sciences and Engineering; Soil Sciences) Closing date: 12 May 16

Sustainable Society Network+ pilot studies and challenge fellowshipsImperial College LondonThese aim to test new ideas or create novel linkages between research areas in line with the network’s theme of applying digital technology to create a sustainable society. Approximately £50,000 is available to fund several pilot studies of up to £10,000 each at 80 per cent full economic cost over a maximum period of three months. In addition, 30 per cent of the total network pilot funding is prioritised for the challenge fellowships over a three-year period. Closing date: 14 May 16 (Forecast)

Large grantsNatural Environment Research CouncilThese support adventurous, large-scale and complex research tackling big science questions that cannot be addressed through other funding opportunities from the Natural Environment Research Council. Grants range between £1.2 million and £3.7m at 100 per cent full economic cost, with a duration of up to five years. Closing date: 15 Mar 16

*** ERA-GAS will shortly be inviting proposals for its call for proposals on monitoring and mitigation of greenhouse gases from agri- and silvi-culture. This call is expected to be open between 1 March and 15 May 2016. The following information is subject to change. This aims to strengthen the transnational coordination of research programmes and provide added value to research and innovation on greenhouse gas mitigation in the European research area. The indicative total budget is worth €14.5 million. ***Closing date: 15 May 16 (Forecast)

Postgraduate bursariesRoyal Photographic SocietyThese enable postgraduate students to undertake study or research in photography, including digital and traditional photographic media, the art and science of photography and image-based written work or research. The bursary is worth £3,500. Closing date: 29 Jun 16 (Forecast)

Wellcome image awardsWellcome TrustThese celebrate science imaging talent and techniques by recognising high quality imagery that relates to biomedical science and contemporary healthcare. Finalists and the overall winner will receive a monetary prize. The winning images will also go on display in science centres and public galleries across the UK. Closing date: 30 Sep 16 (Forecast)

Science Policy And ExpertiseRob Doubleday, Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), University of CambridgeCambridge Conservation Seminars17:00 - 18:00 Large Seminar Room, Level 1, The David Attenborough Building

Wednesday 03 February 2016

A Fossil Feast: 31 December 1853, Sydenham Park, LondonDr Becky Lewis, Assistant Professor Emerita University of South Carolina; Visiting Fellow, Wolfson CollegeThis talk is open to the public and may be podcastWolfson College Lunchtime Seminar Series - Wednesdays of Full Term13:00 - 14:00 Combination Room, Wolfson College

Cities And The AnthropoceneProfessor Nigel Thrift, University of WarwickDepartment of Geography - main Departmental seminar series16:15 - 18:00 Small Lecture Theatre, Department of Geography, Downing Site

Student Conference on Conservation Science: Cambridge, UK on 22-24 March 2016The conference series aims to bring together conservation scientists in the early stages of their research careers. SCCS also uses its location in Cambridge to build firm links between the new generation of conservation scientists and the many national and international conservation agencies based nearby. The conference has an internship scheme, which is available for conference delegates from developing and eastern European countries. This scheme enables student delegates to spend up to one month after the conference with a UK-based NGO or university department carrying out a conservation-related project of mutual interest. Internship applicants are required to submit their application by 16 October 2015.Please note that the internship period will begin on Good Friday 25 March 2016.The closing date for applications to the conference is 23 October 2015 at 10:00 GMT.

What are the conservation and livelihood impacts of wildlife farming? Illegal wildlife trade remains a leading threat to global biodiversity. Wildlife farming (also known as captive breeding, ranching, cultivation, aquaculture) is an often proposed strategy through which to reduce pressures on wild populations, while continuing to satisfy consumer demand with legal, sustainably farmed alternatives. However, wildlife farming has been subject to little scrutiny, and experiences to date seem to have yielded mixed conservation and livelihood outcomes. Related debates are increasingly contentious, and at the forefront of global fora (e.g., CITES Standing Committee 66). To enable more evidence-based decision-making, this research will explore the impacts of wildlife farming on (a) biodiversity conservation, particularly harvesting of targeted wild populations, (b) other species (e.g., feedstocks), (c) broader habitats (e.g., rangelands for ranched taxa), and (d) local community livelihoods and rights. Research will involve both meta-analysis of diverse taxa of flora and fauna, as well as field-based research on target species (e.g., Panthera tigris, Andrias davidianus, Orchidaceae, Ursus thibetanus, Salmo salar, Pecari tajacu). The PhD will be co-supervised by Jacob Phelps (Lancaster) Luke Parry (Lancaster) and Duan Biggs (Queensland). Who should apply: We are seeking applications from UK, EU and international candidates with a Masters degree in a relevant field. Candidates should have a demonstrated interested in conservation, experience with quantitative methods, and an interest in expanding their quantitative social science skills and engaging in policy dialogues. Candidates should ideally have experience writing scientific publications and with field research in the tropics. Deadline: 14 Feb. 2016. Contact Jacob Phelps (j.phelps@lancaster.ac.uk) with expressions of interest, prior to the deadline.

For graduates and junior researchers: Summer Teaching Opportunities in Cambridge

Oxbridge Academic Programs leads two academic summer programs in Cambridge – The Cambridge Tradition, held in Jesus College, and The Cambridge Prep, held in Peterhouse. The programs, which take place during July, are well-established (est. 1995) and academically rigorous. A variety of courses is offered on in the humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, as well as the creative arts. Oxbridge is seeking teachers in all of these areas. These are paid positions. Applicants should be well-qualified graduates who either have obtained or are working towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification (MSc, MPhil, PhD). For additional information on the positions and the programs, including a complete list of courses offered, visit: www.oxbridgeprograms.com/employment. To apply, email a CV and a covering letter to: Justin Bangs, Associate Director of Faculty, justin@oxbridgeprograms.com. The deadline to apply is Monday 8 February 2016. Interviews will be held in Peterhouse during early March 2016.

Steps Centre Summer SchoolThe fifth annual Summer School takes place on 16-27 May 2016 at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, UKThe Summer School brings together highly-motivated doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, working in fields around development studies, science and technology studies, innovation and policy studies, and across agricultural, health, water or energy issues.

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